Private William "Melville" Peters
16 Jun 1919 - 2006
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Biography
The son of William and May Peters. He married Hilda Oates in 1940. His sister Muriel was married to Auxilier Harry Tresidder.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manaccan Patrol | Patrol member | 24 Nov 1942 | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
WDBK 80/3
Commissioned or Enlisted
November 1942
Occupation
Oyster fisherman
Address
The Bungalow, Manaccan, Cornwall
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Known by his second name as Melville Peters.
There was a devastating fire at his house one night. All the family managed to escape through the window in their bed clothes but the following day the house was reduced to ashes.
At the height of the fire the flames reached Melville's ammunition supply and rescuers found themselves under fire from exploding bullets. The following day he had to search through the ashes to recover his revolver.
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References
TNA ref WO199/3391
1939 Register
Susan (Nee Eva) and Derek Carter.
The Cornishman newspaper